Gitavesnois

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Microlodge tucked into woodland
Microlodge tucked into woodland
Rural views
Family pitch
Tree-shaded pitches
Pitches among the trees
Pitches in woodland
Campervan pitch
Pitches in the trees
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Rural views
Family pitch
Tree-shaded pitches

  • Peaceful woodland site in the Avesnois Regional Natural Park
  • Lac du Val-Joly 10 minutes’ drive; Scandibérique 10 minutes by bike
  • Shared summer kitchen; breakfast, picnics and meals available
A laidback and verdant Nord-Pas-de-Calais site, family-friendly Gitavesnois stretches over three and a half acres of secluded woodland in the lush Avesnois Regional Natural Park. It’s five minutes’ drive from the rural village of Willies, and when you book a stay there, you can look forward to spectacular sunsets on clear evenings, wildflowers growing all around the pitches and a very warm welcome from the site owners.  Facilities tucked under the trees include a communal summer kitchen where you can cook and eat alfresco meals surrounded by greenery and peace. If you’d prefer someone else to do the catering for you (you’re on holiday, remember), a continental breakfast service, picnic lunches and an evening meal of seasonal local produce are all available for a charge and by prior booking. This leafy site is also very bike friendly, being 10 minutes’ cycle ride from the Scandibérique, the French section of the EuroVélo 3 pilgrimage route linking Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela on the west coast of Spain.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 14 March
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 14 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

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What customers say

This woodland campsite offers an idyllic and magical setting with spacious pitches. Visitors consistently praise the lovely people, particularly host Sylvie, who provides a warm welcome and excellent breakfast. Facilities are described as perfect and well-stocked, including good showers with hot water, and a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge. The location, while described as slightly remote by some, is greatly appreciated for its privacy and beauty. The owners are noted for their helpfulness, even assisting with muddy conditions.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A beautiful and exceptionally well run site.

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Susan T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This is an exceptionally well run site, in a beautiful and peaceful setting, with Sylvie and Fabrice doing everything possible to anticipate the needs of guests. We camped, and enjoyed the feel of wild camping (pitching amongst trees in complete privacy) with the comfort of a small spotless shower block, plentiful hot water for washing up, and a shared kitchen equipped with a gas double burner, electric kettle, coffee maker, pans, utensils and crockery. There are tables and chairs available just outside the kitchen for guests to use.

Fabrice came to greet us within moments of phoning him on arrival (no hunting round the site trying to find someone), and Sylvie came to check that everything was fine shortly afterwards. We’ve been camping for years, and this is one of the best sites - if not the very best - we’ve stayed on. Thank you, Sylvie and Fabrice!

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From the manager: Un grand merci à vous deux !

A lovely campsite, in a beautiful, quiet woodland.

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anne b.

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked The host has everything well managed and it’s really peaceful.

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From the manager: Thanks Anne, so glad you enjoyed it!

The showers are hot and stay on. The toilets are close to pitch.

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Pip M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Wonderful campsite. Sylvie and fabrice were supportive and kind. The showers are hot and don't turn on and off. Sylvie lent me an adapter for charging my phone as I had the incorrect one and even made coffee in the morning. Its quiet and dark at night and feels wild but accessible. The facilities are close to where you pitch and they even let me.park my car aka microcamper where the tents are pitched. I felt safe and looked after, which as a solo female traveller, is a big deal. I would 100% recommend. Thanks for making me feel welcome guys.

Disliked I drove the wrong way into the campsite and my car got stuck but we got it out. Really nothing at all to dislike at all though, I loved it, I would.defo.come back. Thanks guys. 😊

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The beautiful location, the large campsite,…

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Anonymous

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked The beautiful location, the large campsite, the friendly welcome by our truly kind host, the very well equiped hut, the clean bathrooms, the peace and quiet.

Disliked Nothing to dislike really

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Fairytale camping in the woods

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Jonathan A.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely people, amazing campsite in the woods, a fairytale campsite beautiful. Wash facility's really good and they even have a kitchen with a fridge

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much ! You make me feel like a fairy now !

Exceptionally warm welcome an good if quaint facilities.

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Robert K.

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked Everything especially the idyllic location.

Disliked Slightly remote

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My dog and I loved staying here. Hot shower was fantastic!

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Nicolas A.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The space looked absolutely magical, with trees surrounding every camping space and cabin. The facilities were perfect, really, toilet, shower, kitchen, well stocked, with hot water and easy to access.

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Uitstekende faciliteiten

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Mathias D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked De vriendelijkheid van de persoon en een goed ingerichte keuken

Disliked De regen de eerste dag maar dat kan niemand aan doen

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Excellent place with a lot of privacy

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Marianne U.

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked I loved staying at gitevanois. It has everything a person could ask for. There is enough space to feel like you are alone in the woods, and at the same time very secure and save.
The host Sylvie is very welcoming, excellent breakfast. I will definitely be back.

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Fabulous site located in the woods.…

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Anonymous

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked Fabulous site located in the woods. Great showers and indoor cook house. All very clean. Sylvie was amazing. We had a nervous dog and she went out of her way to make friends with him. She was really great at making recommendations on things to do and provided information on the area. The showers were really hot and there was an outdoor sitting area too. Loved staying here and we will return. We stayed in the cabin but hope to stay in the amazing yurt another time (minus the dog!)

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gitavesnois

17 Rue de Beumont

Willies

Nord

France

59740

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.13131°N
4.10377°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The sleepy village of Liessies (five minutes’ drive) has a scattering of restaurants, a summer corn maze in which to lose the kids at Labyrinthe Aventure, and easy family rambles (for when you’ve found them again) among woodland and orchards in the sprawling Parc de l’Abbaye de Liessies, centred on the ruins of a Benedictine abbey. All sorts of aquatic fun can be had at the Station Nautique du Val Joly (five minutes), where you can hire kayaks and pedal boats to splash around on Lac du Val-Joly. Back on dry land, Accrobranche ValJoly (10 minutes) has challenging mountain bike circuits, treetop rope courses for all skill levels and trampolines for younger kids. Culture-wise, there are several museums and ateliers showcasing local glassblowing and woodworking traditions within 15 minutes’ drive. And of course, if you want to sample some Belgian hospitality in the shape of a local beer or two, just slope across the border to the laidback bars in Sivry-Rance (also 15 minutes).

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gitavesnois have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gitavesnois dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gitavesnois? The sleepy village of Liessies (five minutes’ drive) has a scattering of restaurants, a summer corn maze in which to lose the kids at Labyrinthe Aventure, and easy family rambles (for when … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gitavesnois?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gitavesnois? From £19.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.